The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Naval Asylum

Naval

A home, supported by the government, for men who have served twenty years in the U.S. Navy. Each member has a separate room, is given three wholesome meals each day, supplied with all necessary clothing, and allowed one pound of tobacco, and one dollar per month for spending money. The Asylum is situated within the limits of the city of Philadelphia.

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